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The latest census participation rates

By Howard B. Owens

With an 82-percent return rate, Pavilion is leading Genesee County in census participation, according to figures put out today by the County Planning Department.

All told, the participation rate for Genesee County is 75 percent. That's far ahead of the State of New York, which is at 58 percent, and ahead of the rest of the nation, at 64 percent.

Right behind Pavilion in participation is Alabama, 81 percent, and the Town of Elba at 80 percent. 

The City of Batavia lags the rest of the county at 70 percent, with Ward 5 being the most behind at 61 percent. The top ward for the city is Ward 1 at 77 percent.

C. M. Barons

Not sure if my situation is an anomaly, but I have a POB, and I received my census in the mail. Perhaps the distinguishing factor is that I use both my physical address and POB for correspondence.

Apr 9, 2010, 5:06pm Permalink
Mardell Lamb

That's a good point, C.M. & Howard ~ thanks. Yes, I have a PO box but it doesn't include my street name etc.

It amazes me that they want people to fill the census out but when we don't rec'v. them, then what? If they go door-to-door & someone isn't home, then what? Sigh.
Not going to lose sleep over it.

Apr 9, 2010, 5:36pm Permalink

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